Great Newport Street is in London and in City Of Westminster district. WC2H 7JA is located in the St James's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cities of London and Westminster. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Great Newport Street, London, WC2H 7JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC2H 7JL, WC2H 7JD, WC2H 7JE, WC2H 9NY, WC2H 0BJ, WC2H 0AN, WC2H 0BL, WC2H 0NE, WC2H 7PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WC2H 7JA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 40.5% | 47.1% | 6.6% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 59.5% | 52.9% | -6.6% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WC2H 7JA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 65.6% | 57.1% | -8.5% | 37.9% | 19.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.8% | 14.2% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -30.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 0.1% | 8.2% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 13.8% | 7.0% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.2% | 51.7% | -6.5% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 34.9% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 5.1% | 11.1% | 6.0% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 54.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.7% | 19.8% | 10.1% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 2.4% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.5% | 4.3% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4.7% | 3.7% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 12.6% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 51% | 54.9% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 21.1% |
| Other | 10.7% | 1.2% | -9.5% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 22.2% | 23.5% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 22.8% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 60.5% | 52.7% | -7.8% | 81.4% | -28.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 4.8% | 1.2% | -3.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, just 25.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 37% | 25.5% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -57.7% |
| European Union | 15.8% | 22.1% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 16.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.8% | 5.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 30.9% | 33.5% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 27.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.1% | 8% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 6.7% |
| Oceania | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 25.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.7% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 33.8% | 25.6% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -57.6% |
| 10+ Years | 12.5% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 9.8% | 8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 17.4% | 12.2% | -5.2% | 2.9% | 9.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.8% | 15.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 13.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.6% | 28.2% | 7.6% | 1.9% | 26.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 41.8% | 76.7% | -34.9% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 6.1% | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.9% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
| South-East Asia | 15.6% | 0.2% | 15.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Buddhist | 8.8% | 0.5% | 8.3% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great Newport Street was 7104.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 2039.3% higher than the Knightsbridge & Belgravia average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Great Newport Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Knightsbridge & Belgravia and the 11th highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster . It is also in the top 100 most dangerous local areas in England and Wales.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1395.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 87.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 4.01 11 Great Newport Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,299,000 | 2020-11-06 | £2,252,141 |
| Apartment 1.01 11 Great Newport Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £830,000 | 2019-08-09 | £807,937 |
| Apartment 5.01 11 Great Newport Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,850,000 | 2019-05-02 | £2,443,311 |
| Apartment 2.04 11 Great Newport Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,750,000 | 2019-03-01 | £1,602,083 |
| Apartment 3.01 11 Great Newport Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £880,000 | 2019-01-30 | £803,705 |
WC2H 7JA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
WC2H 7JA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in WC2H 7JA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Other | 11 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 38 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 36 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,706 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 2,944 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 2,967 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 3,146 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,257 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soho Parish CofE Primary School 23 Great Windmill Street , W1D 7LF | 3out of 4 | 389 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Macklin Street , Covent Garden WC2B 5NA | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School 118 Drury Lane , Covent Garden WC2B 5SU | 4out of 4 | 784 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Souls CofE Primary School Foley Street , W1W 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School John's Mews , WC1N 2NX | 4out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,757 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westminster City School 55 Palace Street , SW1E 5HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,911 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 2,037 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The St Marylebone CofE School 64 Marylebone High Street , W1U 5BA | 4out of 4 | 2,087 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 2,125 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 759 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,578 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,924 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 2,280 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,198 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,566 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,484 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Ballet School 46 Floral Street , Covent Garden WC2E 9DA | - not rated | 460 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fashion Retail Academy 15 Gresse Street , W1T 1QL | - not rated | 660 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecole Jeannine Manuel 43-45 Bedford Square , Bloomsbury WC1B 3DN | - not rated | 705 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| CATS College London 43-45 Bloomsbury Square & 2 Southampton Place , WC1A 2RA | - not rated | 857 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtauld Institute of Art Somerset House , Strand WC2R 0RN | - not rated | 965 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| P.F. Chang'S Asian Table | 10-11 GREAT NEWPORT STREET | 10 yd | |
| Salvador & Amanda | 8 GREAT NEWPORT STREET | 15 yd | |
| Spaghetti House | 24 CRANBOURN STREET | 26 yd | |
| Sartori Restaurant | 15-18 GREAT NEWPORT STREET | 28 yd | |
| Coco Curry House Ichibanya | 17-19 GREAT NEWPORT STREET | 28 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arts Theatre | THE ARTS THEATRE, 6-7 GREAT NEWPORT STREET | 24 yd | |
| Covent Garden Social Club | THE ARTS THEATRE, 6-7 GREAT NEWPORT STREET | 24 yd | |
| St Martin's Theatre | St Martins Theatre, West Street | 95 yd | |
| Ambassadors Theatre | Ambassadors Theatre, West Street | 121 yd | |
| New Ambassadors Theatre | Ambassadors Theatre, West Street | 121 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spacca Pastificio Artigianale | 15-18 GREAT NEWPORT STREET | 28 yd | |
| Wok To Walk | 21 CRANBOURN STREET | 33 yd | |
| BARNABY BARS | UNIT 2-4 UPPER ST MARTIN?S LANE, COVENT GARDEN | 42 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsburys | 55-57 CHARING CROSS ROAD | 81 yd | |
| Pizza Pilgrims | 23 GARRICK STREET | 101 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | UNITS 5 AND 6, 57-63 CHARING CROSS ROAD | 66 yd | |
| Tesco | 22-25 BEDFORD STREET | 229 yd | |
| TESCO | Tesco Express, Endell Street | 365 yd | |
| The Co Operative Group | BASEMENT TO GROUND AND MEZZANINE FLOOR, 456-459 STRAND | 463 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 36-37 STRAND | 465 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Another_Space (Covent Garden) 4-10 4-10 TOWER STREET | 161 yd | |
| Gymbox (Covent Garden) 42-49 42-49 ST. MARTIN'S LANE | health and fitness suite | 208 yd |
| Sanctuary Spa (Ladies Only) (Closed) Floral Street | swimming pool | 272 yd |
| Jubilee Hall (Covent Garden) THE PIAZZA | health and fitness suite | 365 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Covent Garden) ODHAMS WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 365 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London The Strand Covent Garden) BEDFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 366 yd |
| Royal Ballet School (Covent Garden) FLORAL STREET | 377 yd | |
| Oasis Sports Centre ENDELL STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 473 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Strand) SHELL MEX HOUSE SHELL MEX HOUSE STRAND | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 522 yd |
| Fitness First Beat (London Charing Cross) (Closed) Embankment Place | health and fitness suite | 537 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 59.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.